In a bid to ensure the smooth conduct of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Ekiti State Government has lifted the usual restriction on movement for this month’s environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025.

According to an official announcement released on Friday, the exemption was made to facilitate easy movement for candidates and officials involved in the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.

“There will be no restriction on human and vehicular movement during this month’s exercise due to the ongoing Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Examination, in order to allow free movement of candidates and examination officials,” the statement read.

Despite the lifted restriction, the government urged residents across the 16 Local Government Areas to actively engage in the sanitation exercise from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

“Residents are strongly encouraged to actively participate in the sanitation exercise by cleaning their immediate surroundings, public drains, markets, and public spaces, in the interest of public health and environmental safety,” the statement added.

To ensure compliance, Environmental Health Officers, NGOs, and security agencies will be on the ground to monitor activities. Mobile courts will also be operational to handle any violations of environmental laws.

The statement concluded with a call to civic responsibility: “Let us remain committed to building a cleaner and healthier Ekiti State.”